In 2018 I completed my Girl Scout Gold Award. For my project I created the Red Wolves Save Red Wolves Club at my high school. The club worked to spread awareness about our school’s mascot, the critically endangered red wolf. We created a petition to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, made annual trips to the local Life and Science Museum that is actively involved in the red wolf captive breeding program, held events for children at the local library, and created a video for our school’s news program. I served as president for the club’s first two years. I created the website and organized all of the events and meetings.
Completing my Girl Scout Gold Award helped me gain organization, planning, and leadership skills. I had to plan, budget, and reflect on my project and follow the Girl Scout guidelines. I also saw how a few people can help make change. Even though we may not have significantly helped the red wolf population, we spread awareness about the species dire situation to several members of our community which is beneficial in the longterm.